First Look: FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Drop Road Bars

Road bike drop bars have changed a lot in design over recent years. With more road bikers spending the majority of the ride time with their hands on the hoods, component manufacturers have started to design the hoods and bars to accomodate a flatter top section for increased comfort. The FSA K-Wing compact carbon drop bars feature this shift in design to the extreme with solid flat profiles in the hoods and in the flats for climbing.

FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Drop Bars

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Description and Materials

  • Continuous carbon/kevlar composite construction
  • Aero-Ergo flat-top riser central section follows the natural arc of the arms
  • Internal cable routing
  • Reinforced and textured lever and stem clamping areas

Sizes

  • 31.8mm x W400, 420, 440mm (tested) (c-c)
  • 125mm drop, 80mm reach
  • 2° outward bend

Specs

  • 3K carbon weave
  • Color graphics
  • Also available in white
  • MSRP: $350.00
  • 247 grams (400mm)

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Initial Thoughts: FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Drop Bars

At first look, these are some sexy bars out of FSA. With a visible carbon weave and nicely laid out graphics on the top section of the bars, the FSA’s attract some attention as you get ready to roll out on a ride. While the red/white combo might not match all road bikes, it is subdued enough to install on just about everything unless you are really picky about color choices.

With an average weight of 247 grams for the 400mm version (440mm on review), these carbon drop bars are going to be lighter than the aluminum counterparts but not on the lightest end of the carbon spectrum. The extra material that goes into the rise and the unique shape adds on 20-40 grams for the weight conscious. At $330.00 to $350.00 depending on where you shop, these are not a cheap set of drops, so be prepared for a little bit of sticker shock.

Over the course of the next couple of weeks, the Road.Bike198 crew is going to put in the milage to see how these carbon drop bars perform out on the road and in the mountains. Stay tuned for a full review in the coming weeks.

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